How Can the Stimulus Green NYC?
Mar 19th, 2009 by Jervey
In the Gotham Gazette, NRDC’s Rich Kassel breaks down how the federal stimulus plan will benefit NYC, from a energy and environment perspective. Some teasers:
Mass transit tops the list of environmental benefits for New York from the stimulus package. This funding could not come at a better time, given the Albany debate about the best way to save the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s subway, bus and train service and minimize any fare hikes.
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Energy efficiency and renewable energy in New York also will get a major boost.
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New York’s water infrastructure will receive critical investments, thanks to the stimulus package.
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Last but certainly not least, the bill contains $300 million to retrofit old, dirty diesel buses, trucks or other diesel engines.